Are you wondering how you can apply for Students’ Loan Scheme in Uganda? We have compiled an easy guide that we thing will help you.
The Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) is mandated to provide government Loans and Scholarships to students intending to pursue Higher Education in Uganda.
Under the Student Loan Scheme, the study loans are given to Ugandan students seeking to pursue Higher Education but are financially constrained with an objective of creating a revolving fund that supports highly qualified students who may not afford Higher Education and to ensure regional balance in Higher Education services in Uganda.
How to Apply for Students’ Loan Scheme in Uganda?
- Go to the website https://www.hesfb.go.ug. and Click APPLY NOW. Note that no hard copy application forms shall be allowed.
- Pay a non-refundable Loan Processing Fee of UGX 53,000 to the HESFB LOAN APPLICATION FEE, Account No. 3740300006 Centenary Bank or 01363669053643 DFCU Bank. The Payment Receipts shall be scanned and attached during the Loan Application process.
- If you need help, call 0392174999 or 0414255300
What the Students’ Loan Scheme in Uganda covers
- The Students’ Loan cover tuition fees and functional fees. The loan shall also cover Aids and Appliances for persons with disabilities, while research funds may be covered as and when budget allows.
- Student loans is strictly awarded to students joining Higher Education Institutions in First Year.
- The Loans is awarded to applicants pursuing Undergraduate Diploma and Undergraduate Degree programmes only.
Requirements for Students’ Loan Scheme in Uganda
- A copy of the Admission Letter from the participating Higher Education Institutions
- A copy of an Applicant’s the National ID
- Copies of Parents’ National IDs
- Copies of Death Certificate (In case parents are deceased)
- Copies of an Applicant’s Academic certificates or result slips and transcripts
- A copy of the Birth Certificate
- A copy of the recent Passport Photo
- Proof of payment of the non-refundable Loan Processing fee of UGX 53,000
- A sketch map to the applicant’s current address/residence
- A sketch map to the applicant’s home of origin (If different from current address)
- More requirements can be found on www.hesfb.go.ug/eligibility
Approved Programmes for the Students’ Loan Scheme in Uganda
The Students’ Loan Scheme in Uganda support applicants to pursue ALL accredited undergraduate degree and diploma programmes in the listed 16 key academic disciplines;
- Agriculture
- Engineering
- Laboratory Science Programmes
- Human Medicine
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Animal Sciences
- Petroleum and GeoScience Engineering
- Science Education
- Special Needs Education
- Statistics
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Health Care Management Sciences
- Conservation Sciences
- Pure Sciences
- Tourism and Hospitality Programmes
Please Note: Persons with Disabilities can apply to pursue any accredited Programme of their choice (including Humanities) from any of the listed Higher Learning Institutions.
Approved Universities for the Students’ Loan Scheme in Uganda
Public Universities
Busitema University
Gulu University
Kabale University
Kyambogo University
Lira University Africa
Makerere University
Mbarara University of Science & Technology
Muni University
Soroti University
Mountains of the Moon University
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) is an affiliate of Makerere University.
Private Chartered Universities
African Bible University
Bishop Stuart University
Bugema University
International University of East
ISBAT University
Islamic University in Uganda
Kampala International University
Kampala University
Ndejje University
Nkumba University
Uganda Christian University
Uganda Martyrs University
Victoria University
Approved Tertiary Institutions for the Students’ Loan Scheme in Uganda
ALLIED HEALTH INSTITUTIONS (Examined by UAHEB)
Uganda Institute of Allied Health & Mgt Sciences (Mulago Paramedical School)
2 Health Tutors’ College – Mulago
3 Fort Portal College of Health Sciences
4 Gulu College of Health Sciences
5 Mbale College of Health Sciences
6 Butabika School of Psychiatry Clinical Medicine
7 Jinja School of Ophthalmic Clinical Medicine
8 Mbale School of Hygiene / Environmental Health Science
9 Jinja Medical Laboratory Training School
TECHNICAL COLLEGES, METEOROLOGICAL & SURVEY INSTITUTIONS (Examined by UBTEB)
Institute of Survey and Land Management
National Meteorological Training School
Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology
Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba
Uganda Technical College, Bushenyi
Uganda Technical College, Elgon
Uganda Technical College, Kicwamba
Uganda Technical College, Kyema
Uganda Technical College, Lira
Nakawa Vocational Training College
NURSING & MIDWIFERY INSTITUTIONS (Examined by UNIMEB)
1 Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing
2 Butabika Pychiatric Nursing School
3 Jinja School of Nursing & Midwifery
4 Kabale School of Comprehensive Nursing
5 Soroti School of Comprehensive Nursing
6 Mulago School of Nursing & Midwifery
7 Public Health Nurses College
8 Lira School of Comprehensive Nursing
9 Masaka School of Comprehensive Nursing
AGRICULTURAL & CONSERVATION COLLEGES
Bukalasa Agricultural College
Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute – Kasese
Fisheries Training Institute – Entebbe
Nyabyeya Forestry College
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY COLLEGES
Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute – Jinja
